Simon Thorn and the Viper's Pit (Simon Thorn, 2) - Hardcover

"Fans of "Harry Potter" will enjoy this series and will be clamoring for the next installment" - School Library Journal

"Simon is likable and brave, and his hesitance to lose the family he's just gotten will endear him to middle-grade readers. Buy this and keep up with the series as it delves deeper into the enchanting world of Animalgams." - Booklist

"Carter fleshes out the Animalgam world and strengthens secondary characters while delivering enough unpredictable and satisfying twists to ensure that it lives up to the first book's charm. A fan-pleasing sequel that will have readers anticipating the next installment." - Kirkus Reviews

"Simon Thorn is a hero worthy of a young Harry Potter, and readers are bound to be delighted." - Booklist Online on SIMON THORN AND THE WOLF'S DEN

"Carter unveils a magical world full of amazement and adventure . . . A thrill from start to finish, the book will have readers eager to return to the magical world of Simon Thorn." - Kirkus Reviews on SIMON THORN AND THE WOLF'S DEN

"Unique . . . unpredictable and entertaining . . . likely to be popular with a whole zoo full of readers, and its ending leaves ample room for a sequel." - School Library Journal on SIMON THORN AND THE WOLF'S DEN

"Torn loyalties, talking animals, and a cleverly re-imagined New York -- the twists and turns of Simon Thorn kept me on my toes and wanting more." - Jodi Lynn Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of TIGER LILY and the May Bird trilogy

"With this second installment, Carter has hit her stride." - Kirkus Reviews on CAPTIVE (The Blackcoat Rebellion)

"The plot twists and turns, with red herrings and a dynamic pace that will keep readers guessing." - School Library Journal on CAPTIVE (The Blackcoat Rebellion)

"The tempo is brisk, the tension is deeply felt, the protagonist is a great reader's proxy, and the villains are smooth and terrifying. Kitty is a brash, imperfect hero, and readers will root for her every step of the way. . . . Actions and plot twists will keep readers satisfied and waiting for more in the series." - School Library Journal on PAWN (The Blackcoat Rebellion)

"Well-paced and readable." - Publishers Weekly on PAWN (The Blackcoat Rebellion)

"An engaging heroine to root for . . . and a page-turner full of twists and turns. Readers will look forward to the next book in the anticipated trilogy." - Booklist on PAWN (The Blackcoat Rebellion)

"A fresh take on the Greek myths adds sparkle to this romantic fable." - Cassandra Clare, New York Times bestselling co-author of THE IRON TRIAL, on THE GODDESS TEST

Simon Thorn only recently discovered that he's an Animalgam--one of a secret race who can shift into animals. Now, for the first time in his life Simon has real friends to train and study with at the secret Animalgam Academy. The only missing part is his mother, held captive by his evil grandfather, Orion, who's bent on taking over the animal world.

To rescue his mom, Simon must head cross-country with his friends, battling rogue Animalgams and their own doubts and torn loyalties along the way. But if Simon's going to succeed, he will need to keep Orion from gathering together the fragments of a terrible weapon, or the lives of everyone Simon loves will be at risk.

With plenty of action and adventure and characters full of heart, this story is perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Brandon Mull.